The study aims to contribute to understanding the impacts of the construction industry on climate change and the relevance of embodied carbon emissions of building materials by providing more detailed information on CO2 reduction potential as well as employment effects of various building materials in the context of development cooperation in the Global South. Ten alternative materials have been assessed within the study covering renewable and recycled materials, clay, alternative concrete and cement, as well as alternative building techniques.
Year of publication: 2021
Language: English
